A   back to resource centre home   African Horse Sickness By Horse SA www.horsesa.asn.au What to look out for: • Lung form: sudden fever, panting, copious amounts of frothy nasal discharge, forelegs apart, head extended, sweaty; dies in 4–24 hours. • Heart form: high temperature for 3–4 days, swelling behind eyes, on lips, cheek, tongue; may die. • Other forms: temperature above 40 °C for 1–2 days, inflamed conjunctivae, breathing difficulty; rapid recovery